Rio carnival downsizing and another cancelled as Brazil feels the pinch - Telegraph
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Brazil is tightening its purse strings ahead of the 2016 Olympics and carnivals across the country are downsizing or have been cancelled
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Rio makes do as Carnival is canceled in Brazil due to COVID - Los
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How Brazil's 'Carnival of the streets' is becoming increasingly female : The Picture Show : NPR
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Politics and sequins collide as Rio Carnival laments a country in
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Brazilian politicians avoid Carnival as they become targets
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Samba carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro postponed due to
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Carnival: Carnival cancelled in Brazil city amid heavy rains
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Rio cancels Carnival street parades, parties for 2nd year as Omicron surges in Brazil - National
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Rio's Carnival Canceled, Venue Turned Into Vaccination Center